Washington County board authorizes bond up to $5 million for 2026 road and bridge projects
May 07, 2026 | Washington County, New York
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The Washington County finance board voted to authorize a bonding resolution allowing the county to borrow up to $5 million to cover cash‑flow needs for 2026 road and bridge projects.
The chair told the board officials expect to front between $4.7 million and $5 million to complete projects and then receive reimbursement from grantors. "We're looking at somewhere between $4.7 and $5 million to fund to promote all the projects and then get the money back at the end," the chair said. The board asked County Attorney Larry to draft a bonding resolution authorizing a bond not to exceed $5 million.
Board members moved and seconded the motion (mover recorded in the transcript as Dave and second by Lance) and the motion carried. The transcript shows the chair asked staff to coordinate with Sewer District 2 before issuance.
Why it matters: many road and bridge grants require recipients to pay costs upfront and seek reimbursement later. The authorization gives staff a borrowing option to avoid pausing work during the 2026 construction season.
Next steps: County Attorney Larry was asked to draft the resolution and deliver it to staff by Friday; the board will address the formal issuance and any related approvals at a future meeting.
The chair told the board officials expect to front between $4.7 million and $5 million to complete projects and then receive reimbursement from grantors. "We're looking at somewhere between $4.7 and $5 million to fund to promote all the projects and then get the money back at the end," the chair said. The board asked County Attorney Larry to draft a bonding resolution authorizing a bond not to exceed $5 million.
Board members moved and seconded the motion (mover recorded in the transcript as Dave and second by Lance) and the motion carried. The transcript shows the chair asked staff to coordinate with Sewer District 2 before issuance.
Why it matters: many road and bridge grants require recipients to pay costs upfront and seek reimbursement later. The authorization gives staff a borrowing option to avoid pausing work during the 2026 construction season.
Next steps: County Attorney Larry was asked to draft the resolution and deliver it to staff by Friday; the board will address the formal issuance and any related approvals at a future meeting.
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